JP6014226B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a first symbol variation game triggered by a game ball entering by a first starter and a second symbol variation game triggered by a game ball entered by a second starter. is there.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine has a variable display of a liquid crystal display type, for example, and a symbol change game that changes a symbol on the variable display when triggered by detection of a game ball at a start winning opening Has been done. Then, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol combination finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. As a general rule, a big hit game in which a big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times is given, and an opportunity for paying a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  In addition, in the jackpot, as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends, a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability fluctuation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the probability of winning the jackpot from a low probability to a high probability, and a probability variation state There is a non-probable big hit that does not give. Also, in such a pachinko machine, even if a probability variation state is given, a concealment period for concealing without notifying the player whether or not the probability variation state has been imparted until a predetermined condition is satisfied is set. Has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-65388 A

  By the way, some of these pachinko machines are capable of executing the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, and the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are rendered in the same effect mode. The However, the types of jackpot games awarded for the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation games are different. For example, in one symbol variation game, whether or not the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends. Either one can be determined, but in the other symbol variation game, only one of whether or not the probability variation state is given is determined. For this reason, if the content of the performance is performed in the same performance mode, consistency with the result of the game relating to the probable change state cannot be maintained, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to execute the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain consistency between a game result and a performance and can improve the interest of the game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problems includes a first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance, and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. And a first display for displaying a first symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a symbol when a game ball is entered by the first starting unit. Means, and second display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is displayed by varying the symbol upon the entry of a game ball by the second starter, and the first symbol variation game or the first When a predetermined winning display result is displayed in the two-figure variation game, a winning game that is advantageous to the player is generated, and the opening / closing means is relatively moved when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In the gaming machine that is controlled to be easily operated in one state, the first The hit determination means for determining whether or not the pattern change game or the second symbol change game is a win, and the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the winning lottery probability after the end of the win game is in a normal state Probability changing means that can give a probability change state that changes with higher probability, an effect execution means that executes an effect, and an effect control means that causes the effect execution means to execute an effect. Is the same as the upper limit number of round games that open the special winning opening in the case of being born through the first symbol variation game and in the case of being born through the second symbol variation game, and The total opening time of the special winning opening in the specific per-game and the total opening time of the special winning opening in the specific per-game where the upper limit opening time of the special winning opening in each round game is the same And the special hit game is more likely to occur in the case of passing through the second symbol variation game than in the case of passing through the first symbol variation game. When the specific hit game is generated via the first symbol variation game, the probability change giving means gives a probability change state after the end of the specific hit game, and does not give the probability change state. Yes, when the specific hit game is generated via the second symbol variation game, a certain change state is given after the end of the specific hit game, and the effect control means passes through the first symbol variation game. The gist is that the production is executed with different production contents depending on whether the specific game is generated and when the specific game is generated via the second symbol variation game.

  According to the present invention, even when the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are executed, the consistency between the game result and the performance can be maintained, and the interest for the game is improved. Can do.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of jackpot game. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is a timing chart which shows the production aspect of production.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect executing means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment first special symbol display device 12a and a second special symbol display device 12b are arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as the display means, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on each display device 12a, 12b from when the special figure variable display is started until the fixed stop display is displayed. Hereinafter, the variation game performed on the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as "first variation game (first symbol variation game)", and the variation game performed on the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as "second variation game ( 2nd symbol variation game) ".

  In the present embodiment, one special figure corresponding to the lottery results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is selected from among a plurality of special figures (106 kinds in the present embodiment) for each display device 12a, 12b. The selected special figure is individually displayed in a fixed stop state when the variable game ends. The 106 types of special charts are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, and five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays seven types of numbers [1] to [7] as decorative drawings for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the display devices 12a and 12b, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special drawing. Yes. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  And the display result according to the display result of each display apparatus 12a, 12b is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, as a general rule, the big hit symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11. (Big hit display result) is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows are the same symbol (for example, [222] [777]).

  In addition, in the case where a deviated symbol (outlier display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display, as a general rule, the offender symbol (outlier display result) is also displayed on the effect display device 11. ) Is displayed as a fixed stop. In the present embodiment, in principle, as an out-of-line design by a decorative drawing, a symbol combination (for example, [135] [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are different, or a symbol in one row is another two rows in the symbol Is a symbol combination that is a different symbol (for example, [151] [767]).

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a fixed stop display, the effect display suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) is displayed on the effect display device 11. The fixed stop is displayed. In addition, even when a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (a big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b in a definite stop display, the probable change suggestive symbol (probable change suggestion) is displayed. Display result) may be displayed as a fixed stop. The probability variation suggestion symbol is a probability variation state (hereinafter, 40/1583 in this embodiment) where the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal state, 4/1583 in this embodiment) to a high probability (in this embodiment, 40/1583). , Indicated as “probable change state”). In the present embodiment, as the probability change suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing, a predetermined symbol combination corresponds to a symbol combination in which symbols in all the columns are different (in this embodiment, [123] or the like).

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column A column forms a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  Above the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a notifies the player of the stored number of special reserved start balls (first start hold balls) in the first variation game stored in the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls stored in the first variation game is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning opening 14 as a starting means (first starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the first fluctuation is added. “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the first variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). . Thus, the first reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the first variable game that is pending execution.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the number of special reserved start balls (second start hold balls) stored in the second variation game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the number of special reserved starting balls in the second variation game is referred to as “second reserved memory number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10, while the second fluctuation “1” is subtracted at the start of the game. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 15 during the second variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). . Thus, the second reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the second variable game that is pending execution.

  Also, a normal symbol display device 20 is disposed below the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”.

  Between the second special symbol display device 12b and the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a normal symbol hold display device 21 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. Has been. The normal symbol hold display device 21 notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for general use (common figure start hold balls) stored inside the machine. In the following description, the memory number of the general-purpose start-up holding ball is referred to as “the general-purpose hold memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the general-game is started. . Therefore, when the game ball passes to the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the paging game is pending.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation game and the second variation game are configured not to be executed at the same time. When the variation game (the first variation game or the second variation game) is finished, the first reserved memory is stored. When both the number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second variable game based on the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entry opening) for a game ball is arranged. A first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the first start winning opening 14. The first start winning opening 14 gives a start condition for the first variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. obtain.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) for game balls is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 3). The second start winning opening 15 is in an open state (first state) where the entrance is expanded by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is likely to win (win), while the opening / closing blade 16 is closed. The entrance is not expanded, and the game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to win. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 gives a start condition for the second variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. obtain.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 15). Production. The second start winning opening 15 is always in a closed state in which the entrance is closed by the opening / closing blade 16, and in this closed state, the game ball cannot be won. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening 15 is won in the normal winning lottery, the opening and closing blades 16 are opened to open the second starting winning opening 15 so that the game ball can be won. That is, when winning the normal winning lottery, it is possible to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening and closing blades 16, so that it becomes easier for the player to win a game ball in the second start winning opening 15. It is possible to obtain an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition and the prize ball of the second variation game.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special winning opening) 18 provided with a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of the large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 3) is arranged. It is installed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  This jackpot game is won by a jackpot lottery, and the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the first variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a or the second variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b. It starts after the end. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, until a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) of game balls are won in the big prize opening 18 during one round game. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability (4/1583 in the present embodiment) to a high probability (40/1583 in the present embodiment) after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, the probability variation state is given after the jackpot game is over until the next jackpot is generated when the probability variation jackpot is reached. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped may be shortened as compared to when the variable state is not given (non-variable state). In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not to open / close the blade 16 is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the lottery probability (winning probability) of the normal lottery of the ordinary game is low (normal state, 15/233 in the present embodiment) to high probability (232/233 in the present embodiment). Fluctuates. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that when the variable state is not given. In this embodiment, when the normal state lottery is won when the variable state is not given (in the non-variable state), the opening / closing blade 16 opens once, and 200 ms elapses after the open. Until the open state is maintained. On the other hand, when the normal lottery is won in the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times, and the open state is maintained until 1500 ms elapses after the opening in one opening. ing. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state when the total open time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. As described above, when the predetermined condition that the variable state is given is satisfied, the opening / closing blade 16 is relatively easily moved to the open state, and the second variable game is easily executed.

  The open / close blades 16 are opened when a normal hit is reached, but the open / close blades 16 are closed when the upper limit number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) have won even before closing. It has become. Similarly, the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls has been won even if it has not been opened a predetermined number of times. Further, the variable state may be provided until a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 10,000 times).

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbols are displayed on the display devices 11, 12a and 12b in a variable game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (13 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment). One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during one round game, the big prize opening 18 is until a predetermined number of game balls are won. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from the four types of big hit games shown in FIG. 2, and the determined big hit game is given. It has become. Of the four types of big hit games, which of the big hit games is awarded is determined according to the type of special figure (big hit symbol) determined when the big hit lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols of 100 types of special figures that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG.

  50 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a are displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Similarly, 32 kinds of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol B among the big hit symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. 18 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a are displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Further, in the symbol E shown in FIG. 2, five types of special symbols (small bonus symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are assigned.

  On the other hand, 75 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol a among the big hit symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Similarly, seven types of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b are distributed to the symbol b. 18 kinds of jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b are displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Further, in the symbol e shown in FIG. 2, five types of special symbols (small hit symbols) corresponding to the small hit game are distributed.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbols A and C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or when a jackpot symbol classified as symbol a is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b The jackpot game awarded to is a 13-round jackpot game. This 13 round jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “13” and the total opening time of the big winning opening 18 corresponding to one jackpot is relatively long. Hereinafter, this 13-round jackpot game is referred to as “13R jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol A is confirmed and stopped displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a, or the big hit symbol classified as the symbol a is confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. The jackpot game that is given when the player hits the game is indicated as “13R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game given when the jackpot symbol classified as the symbol C is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop is indicated as “13R non-probability big hit game”.

  In the 13R jackpot game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “9 balls”. Further, in the 13R jackpot game, “10.552 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.052 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In the 13R jackpot game, “1” is set as the number of times the big prize opening 18 is opened in each round game, and “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 13R jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”. Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the 13R jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time as the total opening time of one round game.

  In the 13R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, in the 13R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  In addition, in the 13R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, a variable state is given with the maximum number of times until 10,000 variable games are ended after the big hit game ends. . On the other hand, in the 13R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the variable state is given up to 50 variable games after the big hit game is over. It has become. In FIG. 2, when the variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times, 10,000 times) as the upper limit number, the number of times is shown. In FIG. 2, when the variable state is not given, “0 times” is indicated.

  When a jackpot symbol classified as symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or when a big hit symbol classified as symbols b and d is displayed as a fixed stop on the second special symbol display device 12b In the jackpot game given to the game, the prescribed round number is set to “2”. Such a jackpot game is a two-round jackpot game in which the total opening time of the jackpot 18 corresponding to one jackpot is relatively short compared to the 13R jackpot game. Hereinafter, this 2-round jackpot game is referred to as “2R jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol B is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or the big hit symbol classified as the symbol b is displayed as a fixed stop display on the second special symbol display device 12b. The jackpot game that is given at the time of playing is shown as “2R probability variable jackpot game”. Further, hereinafter, the big hit game given when the big hit symbol classified as the symbol d is confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b will be referred to as “2R non-probability big hit game”.

  In the 2R jackpot game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “9 balls”. In the 2R jackpot game, “1 time” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning opening 18 is opened in each round game.

  In the 2R jackpot game, the opening time is “0.020 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “12.736 (seconds)” "Is set for each. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  In the 2R probability variable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability changed state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, in the 2R non-probable big hit game, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, in the 2R big hit game, when the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is the non-changeable state, the variable state is not given after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, in the 2R probability variable big hit game, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a variable state, the variable state is given up to 50 variable games after the big hit game is over. It has become so.

  In this way, the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 of each round game in the 2R big hit game is the same. In particular, the upper limit number of times that the variable state is given after the end of the 2R big hit game is the same. That is, the 2R probability variation big hit game and the 2R non-probability big hit game look the same.

  Further, when the small hit symbol classified as the symbol E is displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a as a fixed stop display, or the small hit symbol classified as the symbol e is displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b as a fixed stop display. In the small hit game awarded at the time of winning, the upper limit number of winning (count number) is set to “9 balls”.

  In the small hit game, “0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “12.764 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the small hit game, “twice” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18. In the small hit game, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)”, and the interval time between the first opening and the second opening is “2. “0 (seconds)” is set. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the second closing is “2.6 (seconds)” consisting of “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds)”. ) ”.

  Further, in the small hit game, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. That is, in the small hit game, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, Probability status is not given after completion. In addition, in the small hit game, if the variable state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the variable state is continuously given even after the small hit game ends, while if the short state is not given, the small state is small. No change state is given after the hit game ends.

  In this way, in the 2R big hit game from the first round opening to the second round closing, and in the small hit game from the first opening to the second closing, the opening mode (opening time, opening time, The number of times of opening is the same.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. Further, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 23 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. . The voice control board 34 controls the voice output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 24 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The symbol hold display device 21, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and the special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number at predetermined intervals. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining the type of special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery when the big hit is not won, or when the small hit lottery is not won for the big win It is a random number used in. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a small hit symbol distribution random number used when determining the type of special figure that becomes a small hit symbol when determining the small hit. The main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used when determining whether or not the normal game is a normal hit.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1583 different integers from 0 to 1582) that the hit determination random number can take. In this embodiment, four values are set as jackpot determination values in the non-probable variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 4/1583. On the other hand, in the probability variation state, 40 values as jackpot determination values are set. The value is set, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 40/1583. Further, the small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, so that it does not overlap with the big hit determination value from the numerical values (all 1583 integers from 0 to 1582) that the random number for winning determination can take. It has been established. In the present embodiment, five values are set as the small hit determination value regardless of whether or not the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the big hit lottery is 5/1583. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 239 from 0 to 238). It is determined from the (integer of the street).

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the change game to the end of the change game. The fluctuation time (direction time) can be specified. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into a variation pattern for big hit variation, a variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, a variation pattern for outlier reach variation, and a variation pattern for outlier variation. The big hit variation is performed when it is determined that the 13R big hit game is awarded, and through the reach effect, the variable game is developed so that the big hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Probable change suggestion change is performed when it is determined that 2R big hit game or small hit game is awarded, and through the reach production, the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as a fixed stop display. It is a production that is developed. The loss reach variation is an effect that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not given, and through the reach effect, the variable game is developed so that the final symbol is finally stopped and displayed. Out-of-bounds fluctuation is an effect that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game and the small hit game are not awarded, and the variable game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbols in the final state without reaching the reach effect. . There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for jackpot variation, probability variation suggestion variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

  In the present embodiment, when the 13R jackpot game is determined, the variation pattern for the same jackpot variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of the 13R probability variable big hit game and the 13R non-probable variable big hit game is given from the contents of the effect of the variable game. Further, in the present embodiment, when the 2R probability variable big hit game, the 2R non-probable big hit game, or the small hit game is determined, the variation pattern for the same probability suggestion variation is determined. Therefore, it is impossible to specify which of 2R probability variable big hit game, 2R non-probability variable big hit game, and small hit game is given from the contents of the variation game.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, variation patterns P11 to P14, P22 to P24, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 having different variation times are set as variation patterns. Specifically, the variation time is defined as 54.3 (seconds) for the variation pattern P22, 76.3 (seconds) for the variation pattern P23, and 47.7 (seconds) for the variation pattern P24. .

  Any one of these variation patterns P11 to P14, P22 to P24, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 is selected in both the first variation game and the second variation game. Further, the variation patterns P11 to P14, P22 to P24, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 are selected depending on the type of hit game that is given and whether or not the reach effect is executed.

  Specifically, the fluctuation patterns P11 to P14 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. Further, variation patterns P22 to P24 are defined as variation patterns for probability variation suggestion variation. In addition, the fluctuation patterns P31 to P33 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P41 and P42 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation.

  Then, variation patterns P11 and P31 are defined as variation patterns for executing a normal reach (hereinafter referred to as “NR”) effect. In addition, variation patterns P12, P22, and P32 are defined as variation patterns for executing Super Reach 1 (hereinafter referred to as “SR1”) effects. In addition, variation patterns P13, P23, and P33 are defined as variation patterns for executing Super Reach 2 (hereinafter referred to as “SR2”) effects. In addition, variation patterns P14 and P24 are defined as variation patterns for executing Super Reach 3 (hereinafter referred to as “SR3”) effects. The variation patterns P41 and P42 are variation patterns that do not execute reach effects.

  Further, the variation patterns P11 to P13, P22, P23, P31 to P33, and P41 are selected when the variable state is not given. On the other hand, the variation patterns P14, P24, and P42 are selected when the variation state is given.

  It should be noted that the main control ROM 30b has whether or not the variable state is given, and the contents of the effect (whether or not a winning game is given, whether or not the winning game is executed, whether or not a reach effect is executed), A variation pattern determination table associated with the variation pattern is stored. Such a variation pattern determination table is a single table that is commonly referred to by the first variation game and the second variation game, and the storage capacity can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the main control ROM 30b in which such variation pattern determination is stored functions as first variation content storage means.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and an audio control board 34 are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a hit determination means, a hit type determination means, a change content determination means, a probability change determination means, and a change determination means, and is used for main control. The RAM 30c functions as a first reserved storage unit and a second reserved storage unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, etc.) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the first reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball does not win the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the 2 start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15; When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, etc.) from the main control RAM 30c, and acquires the value from the main control corresponding to the second reserved memory number. To a predetermined storage area of the RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the second variable game being held, and therefore the special symbol change processing flag assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is set. A value “1” indicating that the second variation game is to be executed is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the second reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (4/1583 in the present embodiment) in the non-probable variation state and a high probability (40 in the present embodiment) in the probabilistic variation state. / 1583), the big hit determination is performed. In the present embodiment, a common value is used as the jackpot determination value for the first variation game and the second variation game.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and causes the second variable game to be a big hit fluctuation to be executed. Big hit variation processing is executed. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the special figure distribution random number value, A big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the symbol display device 12b.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. This operation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given, and is assigned to the main control RAM 30c. Then, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not given and the symbol a is determined as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a selects any one of the big hit variation patterns P11 to P13. ,decide. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not given, when the symbols b and d are determined as the big hit symbols, any of the variation patterns P22 and P23 for the probability variation suggestion variation is selected. Select and confirm. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern P14 for the big hit variation is determined as the big hit symbol and the symbols b and d are determined as the big hit symbol when the symbol a is determined as the big hit symbol when the variable state is given. If so, the variation pattern P24 for probability variation suggestion variation is selected and determined, respectively. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number with the small hit determination value, and the two values match. Judge whether or not to hit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a makes a small hit determination at 5/1583 regardless of whether or not the small hit probability of the variable game is in a probable change state.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and plays the second variable game that is a small hit variation. A small hit variation process is executed for execution. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number, A small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not applied, the main control CPU 30a determines that one of the variation patterns P22 and P23 for probability change suggestion change is applied. In such a case, the variation pattern P24 for probability variation suggestion variation is selected and determined, respectively. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation because the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value for the big hit or the small hit. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not assigned, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number and the value of the reach determination random number. The reach determination values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state has been assigned, the main control CPU 30a wins the reach determination regardless of the value of the reach determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number. First, the variation pattern for variation of outlier reach is not selected.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the fluctuation patterns P31 to P33 for deviation reach fluctuation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes a deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes a variation in deviation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b with fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not applied, the main control CPU 30a determines the shift pattern P41 for the shift variation, and determines that the variable state is applied. Are selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in the second hold determination process described above is negative (the second hold storage number is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a stores the first hold CPU 30a stored in the main control RAM 30c. A first hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the 1 hold storage number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the first variable game being held, so the special symbol variation processing flag assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is displayed. A value “0” indicating that the first variation game is to be executed is set. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the first reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number. To do. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and executes the first variable game that is a big hit fluctuation. Big hit variation processing is executed. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, The big hit symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed on the symbol display device 12a.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. As in the case of the second variation game, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not given and the symbols A and C are determined as the big hit symbols, the big hit variation variation pattern is determined. One of P11 to P13 is selected and determined. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not given, when the symbol B is determined as the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the variation patterns P22 and P23 for the probability variation suggestion variation. And decide. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a determines that when the symbols A and C are determined as the jackpot symbol when the variable state is applied, the variation pattern P14 for the jackpot variation is determined and the symbol B is determined as the jackpot symbol. If so, the variation pattern P24 for probability variation suggestion variation is selected and determined, respectively. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination associated with the first reserved storage number with the small hit determination value, and the two values match. Judge whether or not to hit. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a makes a small hit determination at 5/1583 regardless of whether or not the small hit probability of the variable game is in a probable change state.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the small hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a small hit, and plays the first variable game that is a small hit variation. A small hit variation process is executed for execution. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the small hit symbol distribution random number, A small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the first special symbol display device 12a.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not given, as in the second variable game, the main control CPU 30a changes any one of the variation patterns P22 and P23 for probability variation suggestion variation. When it is determined that the short state is given, the variation pattern P24 for the probability variation suggestion variation is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a specifies a deviation because the value of the random number for hit determination is not a value for the big hit or the small hit.
Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. If the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state has not been assigned, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number and the reach determination random number value. The reach determination values are compared, and reach determination is made as to whether or not both values match. On the other hand, if the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state has been assigned, the main control CPU 30a wins the reach determination regardless of the value of the reach determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number. First, the variation pattern for variation of outlier reach is not selected.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the fluctuation patterns P31 to P33 for deviation reach fluctuation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not win the reach determination, and therefore executes a deviation variation process for executing a variation game that causes a variation in deviation. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special figure to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads a value from the operation flag, and determines whether or not the variable state is given based on the value. When the main control CPU 30a determines that the variable state is not applied, the main control CPU 30a determines the shift pattern P41 for the shift variation, and determines that the variable state is applied. Are selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result in the first hold determination process described above is negative (the first hold storage number is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. As for the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, it is possible to specify whether the command is for the first variation game or the second variation game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the winning (big hit or small winning), after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the type of hit game (the big hit game) specified based on the final stop symbol Or a small hit game) is started, and a predetermined control command is output to the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 at a predetermined timing. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the special winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the special winning opening 18. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the big hit flag or the small hit flag to “0” and ends the hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations (sets “0”) at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the type of the big hit game. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a probability change designation command corresponding to the probability change flag to the overall control board 31. The probability variation designation command is a command indicating whether or not a certain probability variation state is given.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, “0” is set in the variable speed flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a operates a value indicating the number of times when a variable state is given with a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 50 times or 10,000 times) as the variable number of continuous change upper limit number of times. The number of times is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed, and clears the operation flag (sets “0”) when the value becomes “0”. An end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. In the case of a small hit game, since the game state at the time of winning a small hit is continued, the main control CPU 30a continues the current state of both the probability variation flag and the operation flag (does not set a new value).

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described below.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 19, the number of the common figure reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit “4”. It is determined whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative (the number of reserved general-use reserved memory <“4”), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of general-purpose reserved memory, and rewrites the number of general-purpose reserved memory. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining normal hits from the main control RAM 30c, and stores the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c associated with the general-purpose reserved memory number. Set the normal symbol input process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a executes the following processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). First, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of the general-purpose reserved memory number to “1” when the read general-purpose reserved memory number is larger than “0” in the case where the normal figure is not being displayed in a variable display or a normal hit game. ”Is subtracted, and the value of the random number for determining the normal hit stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is obtained in association with the number of reserved ordinary maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the acquired normal hit determination random number matches the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, performs normal hit determination, and determines the determination result. The corresponding general symbol is determined as the final stop symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 with a fixed stop. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the normal game, such as controlling the display contents of the normal symbol display device 20 so as to start the normal variable display.

  Then, when determining the normal hit, the main control CPU 30a executes the control related to the normal hit game after the usual game ends. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 so as to open the opening / closing blade 16 in an opening mode that differs depending on whether or not the variable state is given when the normal game is started.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a has a low probability (15/233 in the present embodiment) of the normal winning lottery of the ordinary game in the non-variable state and a high probability in the variable state. (In this embodiment, normal hit determination is performed at 232/233). Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern of the usual game according to whether or not the variable state is given. Thereby, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the variation time of the usual game is shortened in the variable state in comparison with the non-variable state. Further, the main control CPU 30a performs control so that the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is opened longer in the variable state than in the non-variable state.

  Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a certain change designation command, a change designation command, and a change end command, it sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c.

  Further, upon input of the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a sub variation pattern based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and issues a sub variation pattern designation command indicating the sub variation pattern. It outputs to each control board 32-34.

  In particular, the overall control CPU 31a corresponds to the first variation game or the second variation game when any of the variation patterns P22 to P24 is determined based on the input variation pattern designation command. To select different sub-variation patterns. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the variation pattern P24 is determined, the overall control CPU 31a responds to the first variation game (indicated as “special drawing 1” in the drawing), and the sub variation When the pattern SP24A corresponds to the second variation game (shown as “special drawing 2” in the figure), the sub variation pattern SP24B is selected. Similarly, when the variation patterns P22 and P23 are determined, the overall control CPU 31a corresponds to the first variation game, and when the sub variation patterns SP22A and SP23A correspond to the second variation game, The sub variation patterns SP22B and SP23B are respectively selected.

  On the other hand, when any of the variation patterns excluding the variation patterns P22 to P24 is determined, the overall control CPU 31a regardless of whether it corresponds to the first variation game or the second variation game. Select a common sub-variation pattern. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the variation patterns P11 to P14, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 are determined, the overall control CPU 31a has a sub variation pattern SP11 corresponding to the variation pattern on a one-to-one basis. -SP14, SP31-SP33, SP41, SP42 are respectively selected.

  The overall control ROM 31b stores a variation pattern correspondence table in which variation patterns and sub variation patterns are associated with each other. Such a variation pattern correspondence table is commonly referred to in the first variation game and the second variation game except for the variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, but only for the variation pattern for probability variation suggestion variation, Reference is made individually based on the first variation game and the second variation game. In other words, in the variation pattern excluding the variation pattern for the probability variation suggestion variation, the sub variation pattern is defined on a one-to-one basis for the variation pattern having the same variation time. A plurality of sub-variation patterns are defined corresponding to the variation pattern that is time. In the present embodiment, the overall control ROM 31b in which such a table is stored functions as a second variation content storage unit.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, if the designated final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol that is classified into symbols A, C, and a, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol from the jackpot symbols. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol is determined from [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777].

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a suggests that the decorative symbol is definitely changed when the designated final stop symbol is a big hit symbol classified as symbols B, b, d, or a small hit symbol classified as symbols E, e. Decide from the design. In the present embodiment, the probability variation suggestion symbol is determined from among [123] and the like. In this way, when the decoration diagram is [123] or the like, it is impossible to specify which winning game is awarded among the 2R big hit game and the small hit game.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and if a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is designated, the ornamental symbol is out of reach (excluding the probability change suggestion symbol). Decide from within. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and if a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the decorative symbol is removed from the symbol (excluding the probability variation suggestion symbol). Determine from. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that executes various processes described below functions as an effect control unit.

  When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display variation CPU 32a inputs a sub variation pattern designation command, the effect display is performed so that the decorative drawing is varied and displayed with the sub variation pattern designated by the sub variation pattern designation command to start the variation game. The display content of the device 11 is controlled. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

Here, an example of the effect mode of the effect will be described below with reference to FIG.
First, when the variable state is given, when the variation pattern P24 is determined in the first variation game, an effect based on the sub variation pattern SP24A is executed as shown in FIG. In this case, the variable game is started and the normal effect NE1 is executed (ET0). Then, after the normal effect NE1 is ended and the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed, the non-special effect NSE1 is executed (ET1), the decoration diagram is confirmed and stopped and the variable game is ended (ET2).

  On the other hand, if the same variation pattern P24 is determined in the second variation game when the variation state is given, an effect based on the sub variation pattern SP24B is executed as shown in FIG. 5B. . In this case, the variation game is started at the same timing as the first variation game, and the same normal effect NE1 is executed (ET0). Then, after the normal effect NE1 is finished and the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed, the special effect SE1 different from the first variation game is executed (ET1), the decoration drawing is confirmed and stopped and the variation game is ended. (ET2).

  As described above, even when the variation pattern having the same variation time, ie, the same variation pattern P24, is determined, different effects are executed in the first variation game and the second variation game. In particular, in the first variation game and the second variation game, the normal effect is executed at the same timing, but as the effect executed during the variation game (before the fixed stop display), the execution timing is the same. However, it is different whether the special effect is executed or the non-special effect is executed. For example, although it is difficult to recognize whether the special effect SE1 is in an advantageous state or an unfavorable state, it is an effect that provokes that it is either, and the non-special effect NSE1 is in an advantageous state. It is a production that suggests that

  Similarly, even when the variable state is not given, when the variation patterns P22 and P23 are determined, different effects are executed in the first variation game and the second variation game. In particular, the first variation game and the second variation game are executed at the same timing, but are different in whether a special effect is executed or a non-special effect is executed.

  As described above, the second variation game is easy to be executed when the variable state is given, and the first variable game is easy to be executed when the variable state is not given. Specifically, in the variable speed state, the probability of winning the normal lottery increases, and when the normal winning lottery is won, the total opening time of the big winning opening 18 becomes longer, and the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened. The Further, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. For this reason, in the variable state, there is a high possibility that the special winning opening 18 will be in an open state, and the second variable game is likely to be executed. As described above, when the variable state is not given, the first variation game is mainly executed, but the second variation game is rarely executed. On the other hand, when the variable state is given, the second variation game is mainly executed, but the first variation game is rarely executed. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity by making the production corresponding to the rarely executed variation game a common production aspect, and whichever of the first variation game and the second variation game is executed. It can be made difficult to be conscious. Therefore, it is preferable that the first variation game and the second variation game have a common effect mode. However, it is better to execute the effect in a different effect mode between the first variation game and the second variation game. It may be preferable.

  For example, the types of hit games given to the first variation game and the second variation game are different. Specifically, in the first variation game, any one of 13R probability variable big hit game, 13R non-probability variable big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game, and small hit game is awarded. On the other hand, in the second variation game, any one of 13R probability variation big hit game, 2R probability variation big hit game, 2R non-probability big hit game, and small hit game is awarded.

  Thus, since the 2R non-probability big hit game is not given in the first variation game, the state continues when the small hit game is given, but when the 2R big hit game is given, the probability change state is changed. If it is granted, it will be decided that it has been decided. In other words, when the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is awarded in the first variation game, there is no disadvantage to the player as compared to the state before being given.

  On the other hand, since the 2R non-probability big hit game may be given in the second variation game, when the 2R big hit game is given, is it decided to give the probability change state or not decided to give the probability change state? Is not fixed. Of course, when the small hit game is awarded, the state is continued. In other words, when a 2R big hit game or a small hit game is awarded in the second variation game, it may be more disadvantageous than the state before being given.

  For this reason, when the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is awarded, the same variation patterns P22 to P24 are determined, but the first variation game and the second variation game are executed in different presentation modes. It becomes. On the other hand, when the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is not given, the production is executed in the same production mode regardless of the first variation game and the second variation game.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When a 2R jackpot game (specific hit game) is awarded, it is determined that the probability variation state is imparted after the 2R jackpot game is finished in the first variation game, but the probability variation state is not imparted. Is not determined, but in the second variation game, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation state is given. When the 2R big hit game is awarded, the variation patterns P22 to P24 (specific variation contents) are determined, but the first variation game and the second variation game are rendered in different rendering modes. For this reason, even when the first variation game and the second variation game are executed, the consistency between the game result and the effect can be maintained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (2) Even if the effects are not executed for each variation game corresponding to all the variation patterns, when the variation patterns P11 to P14, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 (non-specific variation contents) are determined, An effect can be executed in the same effect mode for each variable game, and the storage capacity can be reduced.

  (3) When the variation patterns P22 to P24 are determined, it is determined whether or not the special effect SE1 is executed for each variation game. For this reason, when the special effect SE1 is executed, it is possible to recognize whether it is always determined when the probability variation state is given or whether it is possible to decide whether or not the probability variation state is given, Special effects SE1 can be given meaning, and the interest in games can be improved.

  (4) In particular, when the variation patterns P11 to P14, P31 to P33, P41, and P42 (non-specific variation contents) are determined, control to execute the non-special effect is performed without executing the special effect. Configure. As a result, it is easy to recognize whether it is always determined when a certain probability state is given or whether it is possible to decide whether a certain probability state is given, and further enhance the interest in the game. be able to.

  (5) The 2R big hit game (specific hit game) and the open state of the big prize opening 18 are the same, and it is prescribed that a small hit game (continuous hit game) is given to continue the state even after the winning game ends. Yes. For this reason, it is possible to draw attention to the development of the game after the winning game ends by providing diversity in the type of the winning game with the same open mode of the big prize opening, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. .

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the said embodiment, when the same variation pattern P22-P24 is determined, you may vary the production | presentation aspect of the effect in a hit game by corresponding to a 1st variation game or a 2nd variation game. As a specific example, when the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is achieved in the first floating game, the non-special effects as described above are executed, and in the second variable game, the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is In such a case, the non-special effects as described above are executed. In this case, the opening command, the round command, and the ending command are individually defined depending on whether they are a big hit corresponding to the first variable game or a big hit corresponding to the second variable game. Then, the overall control CPU 31a gives various commands for the first variation game when it is a big hit corresponding to the first variation game, and if it is a big hit corresponding to the second variation game, the second variation game Various commands will be output to the control boards 32 to 34, respectively. Further, such an effect in the hit game may be performed in addition to the effect during the variable game, or may be performed without performing the effect during the variable game.

  In the above embodiment, the type of winning game may be changed as appropriate between the first variation game and the second variation game. For example, in the above embodiment, the 2R uncertain variable big hit may be awarded in the first variable game, but the 2R non-probable big hit may not be awarded in the second variable game. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although applied to the 2R big hit game and small hit game which are the same open aspects, you may apply to 13R big hit game. Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, it may be specified that a small hit game is not given. In this case, in one variation game, it is always determined to give the probability variation state, but in the other variation game, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state is to be imparted.

In the above embodiment, the second variation game is executed with priority over the first variation game. However, the first variation winning port 14 and the second variation winning port 15 may be in the winning order.
In the above embodiment, only when the variable state is given, the presentation may be executed in different presentation modes in the first variation game and the second variation game. Of course, it may be limited to the case where the variable state is not given.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable state is given, the fluctuation time of the usual game may not be shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, the lottery probability of the normal lottery of the usual game need not change from a low probability to a high probability. Further, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening / closing blades 16 need not be opened / closed with different operation patterns. That is, the variable state may be a state in which the second variable game can be easily executed and the variable time of the variable game can be shortened.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the specific hit game is given, the effect control means executes the effect in the specific hit game in different effect modes in the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game. A gaming machine that performs control to be executed by the means.

  SW1 ... 1st start opening switch, SW2 ... 2nd start opening switch, 11 ... Production display device (production execution means), 12a ... 1st special symbol display device (display means), 12b ... 2nd special symbol display device (display) Means), 14 ... first start winning opening (first starting means), 15 ... second starting winning opening (second starting means), 16 ... opening and closing blades (opening and closing means), 17 ... large winning opening door, 18 ... large Winning opening, 19 ... Actuation gate, 20 ... Normal symbol display device, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (hit determination means, variation content determination means, probability variation determination means), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... general control board, 31a ... general control CPU (production control means), 31b ... ROM, 31c ... RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (production control means), 32b ... display control ROM, 32c ... display control RAM.

Claims (1)

Opening and closing that operates so as to be able to take a first starting means capable of entering a game ball, a first state in which the game ball is relatively easy to enter the entrance and a second state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to enter. A second starting means having means, a first display means for displaying a first symbol variation game that is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball is entered by the first starting means, and a second starting means. Second display means for displaying a second symbol variation game that is displayed in a variable manner when a game ball is entered, and a predetermined hit in the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game When the display result is displayed, a hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated, and a game that controls the opening / closing means relatively easily to the first state when a predetermined condition is established In the machine
A hit determination means for determining whether or not the first symbol variation game or the second symbol variation game is a hit;
If the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, a probability change giving means capable of giving a probability change state for changing the winning lottery probability to a higher probability than the normal state after the end of the hit game;
Production execution means for performing production,
Production control means for causing the production execution means to perform production,
In the winning game, there is an upper limit number of round games that open a special winning opening when the game is generated via the first symbol variation game and when the game is generated via the second symbol variation game. The total opening time of the special winning opening in the specific per game and the specific winning game in each specific game where the upper limit opening time of the special winning opening is the same in each round game and the special winning opening in the per game And a long special hit game,
The special hit game is more likely to occur in the case of going through the second symbol variation game than in the case of going through the first symbol variation game,
When the specific hit game is generated via the first symbol variation game, the probability change giving means may give the probability change state after the end of the specific hit game and may not give the probability change state. When the specific hit game is generated via the second symbol variation game, a certain change state is given after the specific hit game is finished,
The effect control means produces different effects depending on whether the specific hit game is generated via the first symbol variation game or the specific hit game is generated via the second symbol variation game. A gaming machine that produces a performance based on its contents.

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